Question
Is it possible that a wind gust of 35 mph can be recorded in one area and just 100 yards away a gust over 55 mph is recorded at the same time?
Answer
What you describe is called a “wind-shear” and is quite common. In fact, under some conditions, a wind-shear can be so severe and specific that a difference of more than 20 mph can be present a few feet away and you will not know it.
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